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In children with vascular birthmarks around the eye, even partial blockage of vision can lead to visual loss due to amblyopia. Now a simple test can detect early evidence of amblyopia in infants too young for conventional vision testing, reports a study in the April issue of the American Journal of Ophthalmology.

Long-distance runners are less likely than other people to develop metabolic syndrome, a group of health problems that include high blood pressure and high cholesterol and can lead to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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Conclusions: Androgen deprivation therapy increases obesity, decreases insulin sensitivity and adversely alters lipid profiles. It may be associated with a greater incidence of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The benefits of androgen deprivation therapy should be weighed against these and other potential harms. Little is known about the optimal strategy to mitigate the adverse metabolic effects of androgen deprivation therapy. Thus, we recommend an emphasis on existing strategies for screening and treatment that have been documented to reduce the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease in the general population. (Source: The Journal of Urology)

Asthma sufferers who take acid reflux drugs to control breathing problems actually get no benefit from the medications, researchers at UCSD Medical Center and 19 other sites nationwide said in a new study.

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Elevated triglycerides are an important independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and they also signify a significant problem with leptin resistance. Both problems have inflammation associated with them. A new study shows that in men with elevated triglycerides, 3000 mg of DHA per day is able to lower various inflammatory markers like CRP (C reactive protein) and IL6 (interleukin 6).It is already an established fact that fish oil helps to lower triglycerides in humans. This new study is simply adding to this powerful cardiovascular and metabolic protective role of DHA. Because inflammatory signals drive many health problems including those relating to leptin function, obesity, thyroid function, heart disease, and nerve decline, it is good news that a single nutrient can help so many issues.In the study, after 90 days, the volume of inflammatory immune cells was down by 10%. CRP was lowered by 15% and IL6 by 23%. The dose of DHA used in